Killarney Town Retailers Association Novice Hurdle

Maiden winner but was pulled up on handicap debut off a mark of 113 and he looks very vulnerable here under a penalty.

Maintained his progress with a front-running win on good to yielding at Kilbeggan (2m; 4-11f) but probably needs another step forward to defy his penalty in this stronger race.

Won his bumper here last May and the form of last month's maiden hurdle win at Fairyhouse has worked out well; penalised accordingly but he sets the standard.

Only 1-11 in points and well beaten in three previous races under rules; no appeal.

Three Flat wins in France included a Group 3 over 1m7f in September 2024; even better in defeat last year and joined Willie Mullins for 400,000euros; this is no easy starter over hurdles but could still take the world of beating.